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5 minutes with Jude D’Alesio, Future Trainee
11th November 2021
What university did you attend? The University of Bristol. What subject are you studying? I am currently in my final […]
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49 Tips Candidates Need to Know Before Starting as a Trainee Solicitor
27th October 2021
Five current Shearman & Sterling trainees offer their insights on all things training contract related. The below guidance, agreed between […]
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Trainee Scenarios – Quiz
8th October 2021
Being a trainee is more than just understanding the law. It is often about using your judgement in new situations. […]
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First Month at Shearman & Sterling – A First Seat Trainee’s Perspective
28th September 2021
Whilst applying to law firms, most vacation scheme candidates have listened to (or these days virtually met) law firms’ trainee […]
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6 things I learnt on the B.U.I.L.D. @ Shearman internship
16th August 2021
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a B.U.I.L.D. @ Shearman intern? Well, wonder no more. From asking the right […]
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Training Contract Applications [in 2022]: The Definitive Guide
4th January 2021
It’s 2022. Why not make this the year you secure a training contract. For followers of Shearman & Sterling, you […]
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6 Financial and business films to help your commercial awareness
26th November 2020
Everyone knows that applying to law firms can be a challenging, time-consuming process. For many students, it can often feel […]
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PODCAST: Inclusion, diversity and wellbeing at Shearman & Sterling.
22nd September 2020
In this podcast, Tali Shlomo and Sandra Bang (chief diversity, talent and strategy officer) discuss why inclusion, diversity and wellbeing […]
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Four Online Sources To Make A Good Training Contract Application Great
14th September 2020
Applying to law firms can be a competitive process. After all, there are thousands of promising candidates out there. Further, […]
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96 resources to help understand the Black Lives Matter movement
15th June 2020
Race and Ethnicity We are grateful that our BLAQUE (Black Lawyers Aligned in the Quest for Excellence) network along with […]
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99 Training Contract Interview Tips
17th March 2020
If you want a training contract you are going to have to do at least one interview. For many candidates, […]
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5 Minutes With… Alicia Loh, Trainee, Shearman & Sterling
14th January 2020
Q. Which seat of your training contract are you in and which department do you sit in? I’m in my […]
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5 minutes with…Gordon Houseman, Senior Associate
10th January 2020
Q. When did you join Shearman & Sterling? I first joined Shearman & Sterling in 2012. I spent half of […]
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Top 10 blogs of 2019
30th December 2019
Throughout 2019 we have published a number of blogs and videos. These have been created to help you with your […]
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5 minutes with…Jonathan Toffolo, Associate, Shearman & Sterling
4th December 2019
Q. What’s the first thing you do when you get into the office? This completely depends on the day. Some […]
Read more >An Insight into Trainee Life with Holly Smith
27th November 2019
Q. Which seat of your training contract are you in and which department do you sit in? I am in […]
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A Student’s Guide to Bank Finance
12th November 2019
1. Overview of Finance Group London The Finance Group in London specialises in debt finance transactions. Debt finance is where […]
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5 minutes with Sam Ogunlaja
16th October 2019
Q. When did you join Shearman & Sterling? I joined the firm as a trainee in September 2011. Q. What […]
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A Student’s Guide to Antitrust (Competition) Law
30th August 2019
1. What is Antitrust? Antitrust is the set of rules and regulations that governments use to maintain and promote competition […]
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A Student’s Guide to Project Development & Finance
8th August 2019
I. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE Project development & finance (PDF) involves the development and long-term financing of infrastructure […]
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